Making News in the Liberal Arts 
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Sociology Alumnus to Speak at Commencement William Julius Wilson (Ph.D. '66), Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard University, will be the WSU fall 2009 commencement speaker. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, in the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. |
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Estrada President-Elect of Society for Military Psychology A former U.S. Marine, Armando Estrada (psychology, WSU Vancouver) has studied gender and cultural differences in the perception and experience of harassment, prejudice, and discrimination in military organizations. |
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Curbing Aggressive Driving There's something about youth and speed and cars. Criminal justice doctoral student Yu-Sheng Lin tapped into it in his study of risky and aggressive driving behaviors. |
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History, Athletics Are Professor's Twin Pursuits Dr. Brigit Farley (WSU Tri-Cities) loves both history and athletic challenge; when the two meet - so much the better. A few weeks ago, Farley slogged through pouring rain as she competed in the Tunnel to Towers Run in New York City. The run retraces the steps of firefighter Stephen Siller, who raced to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, after finding the route blocked to vehicles. |
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Yasinitsky Receives Artist Trust Fellowship Greg Yasinitsky (regents professor, music) received double honors recently, a 2009 Artist Trust Fellowship Award in Music and having one of his compositions, "By Chance," chosen for inclusion in the "60x60 International Mix" series of concerts. |
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Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27
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